Apply Initial License for Massage Therapist (Virginia)

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/ApplicantResources/ApplyforLicense/MassageTherapist/

Application Wizard - Massage Therapist

You may qualify for an Initial License for Massage Therapist.

What you'll need in order to apply:

  • A criminal background check (CBC) is required. For more information, see the Checklist Instructions below.

  • Please review the laws and regulations governing Nursing and the Licensure of Massage Therapists.

  • You will need an official transcript mailed directly to the BON from the school you attended.

  • You will need to have taken the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) and official exam results from the MBLEx need to be sent diretly to the BON from the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).

  • Additional documentation may be needed, so read carefully through the Checklist Instructions.

Applications for licensure as a Licensed Massage Therapist by Initial License are now exclusively accepted online. Please read the application questions carefully before answering each question. Click the "Apply Now" button below to begin the online application process.

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